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5/20/25, 1:12 PM Hamed bin Zayed attends opening of fourth 'Make it in the Emirates'

The event will also witness the launch of the Emirates Growth Fund
under Emirates Development Bank as an AED 1 billion investment
platform. The fund aims to empower SME projects in strategic
sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, food security, and
advanced technology by providing long-term capital and the
strategic support necessary for sustainable growth and effective
expansion; offering competitive financing solutions exceeding AED
40 billion over five years from national banks, including Emirates
Development Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Mashreq Bank, Emirates
NBD, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Wio
Bank.

The event also offers over 1,200 job opportunities for Emiratis
through the Industrialist Career Fair, in collaboration with the Nafis
program and several national companies. Furthermore, a special
pavilion has been dedicated to Emirati crafts and heritage industries
to support our industrial heritage and national culture in line with the
“Year of Community”, featuring 216 artisans. In addition, several
major announcements are set to be made in the coming days.

“The UAE offers world-class infrastructure, a strategic location
connecting East and West, flexible legislation, advanced
cybersecurity, competitive energy costs, a high quality of life, skilled
global talent, specialized industrial cities and top-ranked ports,
airports, and logistics networks that enable our products and exports
to reach more than three billion people. Most importantly, the UAE is
known for its solid reputation for trust and credibility. We must
harness these advantages and expand globally.

“We invite local and international investors to capitalise on UAE’s
status as a preferred investment destination as well as the
opportunities at Make it in the Emirates to form long-term, high-
value partnerships. We also call on public and private sector entities
to support local industry through the National ICV Programme –
boosting competitiveness, improving productivity, and ensuring
supply chain resilience.
“In line with our leadership’s directives to empower future
generations, we encourage our youth to join the industrial sector
through employment or entrepreneurship. The UAE offers everything
you need to succeed and pioneer the industries of tomorrow. Every
factory we build and every machine we operate is a new hope and a
step forward in our nation’s journey, ensuring that the Made in the
Emirates mark continues to stand as a symbol of quality, excellence
and a shared source of national pride.
“We extend our deepest thanks to the partners, sponsors, investors,
manufacturers, and teams contributing to the success of Make it in
the Emirates,” Dr. Al Jaber concluded.
The opening ceremony was attended by Abdulla Fakhro, Minister of
Industry and Commerce in Bahrain; Samheng Bora, Secretary of State
of the Ministry of Commerce of the Royal Government of Cambodia;
Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; Sheikh
Salem Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture; Suhail bin Mohammed Al
Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Dr. Ahmad Belhoul
Al Falasi, Minister of Sports; Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of
Investment; Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Al Shamsi, Minister of
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